honor society

American  

noun

1. (in a college, university, or secondary school) a student society that admits members on the basis of academic merit and, sometimes, worthwhile contributions in extracurricular activities.

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Etymology

Origin of honor society

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

To discourage grind culture, they don't rank students or allow honor society sashes at graduation.

From Salon • May 1, 2022

It’s also helped him find his passions through a campus computer science honor society and “Bruins Opposing Speciesism,” an animal advocacy organization.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2022

Founded as an honor society in 1898, the academy announced last year that it was expending its core membership of 250 artists in literature, music, art and architecture to 300 by 2025.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2022

The American Academy of Arts and Letters, an honor society of leading architects, artists, composers and writers, announced 33 new members on Friday as part of an effort to expand and diversify.

From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2021

He was active in the honor society and the school’s Hi-Y chapter.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown